Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Its Applications in Building Operations

Research Activities

Research Grants at The University of Alabama​19. Title: Design and Construction of a Guarded Hot Box for Thermal Performance Evaluations of Building EnvelopeSponsor:ASHRAEPeriod of Performance: 07/01/2018 to 05/31/2019

18. Title: International Workshop on Connecting Woman Faculty in Sustainable Building ResearchSponsor: National Science Foundation Period of Performance: 01/15/2018 to 01/14/2019

11. Title: New Construction Guide Savings Analysis UpdateSponsor: New Buildings Institute Period of Performance:05/01/2016 to 10/31/2016​

10. Title: Uncertainty Quantifications and Operation Optimization of Buildings as Virtual Batteries for the Grid with High Penetrations of RenewablesSponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Period of Performance:07/01/2016 to 08/31/2017

9. Title: Building Energy Audits Using Unmanned Aerial VehiclesSponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Period of Performance:09/01/2016 to 05/31/2017

2. Title: 1587RP-Control Loop Performance AssessmentSponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Period of Performance: 04/01/2014 to 07/01/2016​1. Title: Model Based Study of Adaptive Thermal Management for High Performance Buildings in the Southeast Using Thermal MassSponsor: The University of AlabamaPeriod of Performance:05/15/2013 to 05/14/2015